Kashinath debuted in the film industry in 1976.
Upendra worked as a writer and assistant with Kashinath before making his debut film Tharle Naan Maga, released in 1992.
Renowned filmmaker Upendra of Kannada industry paid a special tribute to his mentor, actor-director Kashinath on his birth anniversary on May 8. Kashinath is still remembered for his exemplary work. Upendra started his career as an assistant director with Kashinath and later went on to do independent projects. His work is inspired by the late director’s style of filmmaking, and as a true student, he never forgot his mentor’s words.
On Kashinath’s 72nd birth anniversary, Upendra wished his teacher and also shared how his teacher was always encouraging him in his thoughts. Reportedly, Upendra discussed his thoughts and ideas with him, and the latter was a great source of inspiration for him.
He mentioned that Kashinath used to say, “Do what you think, there are lakhs of people. Don’t take a step back. What you are saying is right. It will become public.” In keeping with his guru’s words. Upendra Rao has also stepped into politics.
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of my revered Guru Kashinath Sir, he said, “Take… do what you think, lakhs of people are here, don’t take a step back… What you are saying is right, it will be public. “#prajakia #uttamprajakiaparty #Above #UPforKarnataka, pic.twitter.com/JCPICxHlez— Upendra (@nimmaupendra) May 8, 2023
Kashinath has a career spanning over three decades and has appeared in over 40 films. He is known to have mastered the comedy genre. He made his directorial debut in 1976 with the comedy-drama Aparopada Atithigalu. He made his acting debut in the popular 1984 film Anubhav. He also directed the Hindi remake of the same film, marking his Bollywood debut. In mid-2017, Kashinath was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. On January 16, 2018, he was brought to the Sri Sankara Cancer Hospital in Bangalore. After this, he died of a heart attack on 18 January.
Meanwhile, Upendra worked as a writer and assistant under Kashinath before making his first film, Tharle Naan Maga, which released in 1992. , Gowramma, Kalpana, Godfather, Son Satyamoorthy, Uppi 2, I Love You. He joined the Karnataka Pragyavantha Janata Paksha political party in October 2017. Due to internal conflicts, he stepped down in March 2018. He founded the Uttam Prajakia Party (UPP).
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